Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)____________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) ___________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)_____________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4)___________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) __________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ____________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) __________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) ___________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) ____________is commonly referred to as locust plague.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 9.
Option 1: seeds
Option 2: flowers
Option 3: grains
Option 4: crops
Correct Answer: crops
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
The word crops is the most suitable option in this context because it broadly encompasses various plants cultivated for food, including grains, vegetables, and fruits. Locust swarms are notorious for causing significant damage to crops by devouring them, which aligns with the idea of attacking and devastating plantations.
Therefore, the right answer is crops .
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